Police are investigating an attempted arson after a fire was reported at a home at the junction of North Street and Deanery Lane in the early hours of 6 August.

A neighbour raised the alarm after spotting suspicious activity near the property’s front door. The homeowner said he was awakened by shouting and discovered a blaze at the entrance, which he quickly doused with a bucket of water, preventing major damage.

Officers at the scene found a black T-shirt in front of the metal burglar bar gate and damage to the glass door. Initial assessments suggest the fire was deliberately set.

Despite a search of the area, no suspect was found. Fire officials have since processed the scene as investigations continue.